ChronoFeather, Author at RK Watch Service

How do we feel about exotics?

Really a discussion about what it says in the tin. How do we feel about exotic leathers/skins in our collection?

I’m at a bit of a crossroad right now. My most recent acquisition is a Seiko Alpinist, and while I do absolutely adore it, it’s on faux gator. The look is primo, but if it’s gator, my collector side wants to say “to hell with it, I’m buying genuine gator!”.

But my environmentalist side sheds a tear knowing how obscene and cruel the market can be. My DREAM watch is a Monaco with…

How do we feel about exotics?

Rolex vs. Tudor

Hi all, I’m at a point where my jewelry debt has been paid down, my car is clear for the next 3 months, and commission checks are getting fatter. Thusly, I’m looking for a new hard hitter, big name, prestiged chronograph to fill the box. Obviously, a Rolex Daytona is on that list.

But I can’t seem to find any reasonable differences between it and the Tudor Black Bay Chrono that justify a whopping $5.5k price hike other than the name on the tin.

So this is an open letter to anyone that’s…

Rolex vs. Tudor

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Where do I even begin…

To keep it brisk, my main attraction to horology is the mechanical aspect. A mechanical aspect that I’m semi knowledgeable in, but want to dive into as deep as possible.

Anyone got any recommendations on a fully comprehensive kit/combination of kits? Not just a few screwdrivers and some rodico, I mean everything from that down to crystal pushers and pressure testers.

The end goal is to restore vintage pieces myself, for my collection and my friends/colleagues (and hey, maybe some of you…

Where do I even begin…

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How would you wear it?

Well, I at least have my Alsta Surf’n Ski on a bracelet…

…that has mismatched hardware and is literally disintegrating on my wrist… Wearable, but the incorrect stamped logo and gold clasp tick me off a tad.

I kinda love the look otherwise though, it looks classy on the leather, it just needs the right hardware and maybe some orange stitch. Or maybe just black leather/orange stitch. On the other hand, it’s a Surf’n SKI. Hey, I ski! Hey, this…

How would you wear it?

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